• Socialist Mormon SatanistOP
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    Meh, I don’t think things are bleak.

    I’m not afraid of Harris. I’m not afraid of Trump.

    I don’t like either one. I’m not voting for either one. But I don’t think the future is bleak at all.

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      What I was referring to is progress via government. There is no reality where we get what we want for a very long time. If we blow this now by sitting it out we just extend that timeline exponentially.

      I wish I had your optimism, but I don’t see anything to be hopeful for in that respect.

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        Well I’m old. EVERY election, regardless of who wins, the losing side has the exact same feelings as you are feeling right now. The world hasn’t ended. The world won’t end. I promise.

        At the end of the day, regardless of who wins, I can go to a park and watch the trees, and birds and kids playing in the park. Here in suburbia, none of that stuff really changes. Sure, it’s important to vote your values, but the world isn’t gonna end anytime soon.

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          You’re not a woman, are you. You still have the legal right to do what you want with your body.

          I’ve heard it said some women are very angry about that.

          • Socialist Mormon SatanistOP
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            I’ve mentioned it several times. Both me and my girlfriend share the same values and beliefs. Thank you.

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              You’re not allowed to have an abortion even if your life is threatened? And you don’t think voting either way will help you or any other women huh.

              Ok.

              • Socialist Mormon SatanistOP
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                You’re not allowed to have an abortion even if your life is threatened?

                What makes you think I feel that way? I’ve never said that I think that is a good thing.

                And you do realize that there are a lot of women not voting for Harris, right? That’s why the race is so tight. Not everyone agrees with you or your views. That’s the way things are, friend.

                Plenty of women vote for Trump. Even if you disagree.

                I’m not voting for Trump though. Thank you!

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                  You’re not allowed to have an abortion even if your life is threatened?

                  What makes you think I feel that way? I’ve never said that I think that is a good thing.

                  It’s . . not a feeling, it’s federally-supported law in many states. Are you saying you think it’s a bad thing but you won’t be doing anything to help?

                  Actually, nevermind. Good luck.

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          I guess that is the fundamental disagreement here. For some folks, like immigrants, they may not be able to go to the part and smell the flowers anymore - because they’ll be forced out:

          https://apnews.com/article/trump-mass-deportations-latino-voters-ec64f85e3633c9c7a8a247eaf9feb64f

          Even becoming a citizen before the election may not keep you safe since remigration is being brought up

          https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/09/trump-remigration-far-right-europe-immigration/